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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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